{"id":7595,"date":"2015-05-29T17:18:17","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T17:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/350cc.com\/?p=7595"},"modified":"2015-05-29T17:48:11","modified_gmt":"2015-05-29T17:48:11","slug":"chasing-bullet-royal-enfield-documentary-needs-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/350cc.com\/chasing-bullet-royal-enfield-documentary-needs-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Chasing the Bullet \u2013 a Royal Enfield documentary needs your help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings fellow Enfielders!<\/p>\n<p>My name is Chris; I\u2019m a filmmaker, traveler and avid motorcyclist. In 2011, I had my first introduction with the Royal Enfield while trekking through Nepal and, needless to say, it has been a lovely infection of the heart and mind. Almost 18 weeks ago, I landed in New Delhi to begin a unique project \u2013 a film that explores the long love affair between India and the Royal Enfield called <em>Chasing the Bullet.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7603\" src=\"https:\/\/350cc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Chris-Zahner.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Zahner\" width=\"616\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/350cc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Chris-Zahner.jpg 960w, https:\/\/350cc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Chris-Zahner-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My trip began just hours after touching down at BOBMC Rider Mania in Chandigarh where I met hundreds of Royal Enfield including Munir, the brain and brawn behind 350cc.com. It was an incredible experience of brotherhood and community unlike any other scene I had witnessed before.<\/p>\n<p>As I\u2019ve traveled the length and breadth of Incredible India, documenting and capturing the stories of various Enfield riders and their love for this machine, anecdotes about its history and significance, the stories and passions I\u2019ve uncovered have been nothing short of fulfilling and motivating. There is just something so compelling and captivating about this machine. As such, I felt the urge to produce this film, even from my home in New York.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/prometheanliver\/chasing-the-bullet-a-royal-enfield-documentary\/widget\/video.html\" width=\"615\" height=\"462\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This has been a humble project with a meager budget and has heavily relied on the help of many people who have lent a hand along the way. However, I\u2019ve exhausted my entire savings and now my tank is sitting at empty. Without any option, I\u2019m launching a crowdfunding campaign on kickstarter.com to help raise a modest amount of funds (less than I\u2019ve personally invested so far) needed to produce the rest of this film. 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The key to getting a project funded is not about getting big donations, but getting a lot of smaller contributions. The more individuals who support a project on Kickstarter, make that project popular and in turn receives more attention and then more support. It\u2019s very much like making a viral video or post on social media. The most important part, is if the funding campaign doesn\u2019t hit its goal, no one will be charged, the funds will not be collected and the film production will have to stop.<\/p>\n<p>Make no mistake, successfully funding a project on Kickstarter is <em>not<\/em> easy and I\u2019m seeking small individual contributions but with broad support from the Royal Enfield community that has encouraged me so much so far. The goal is to get as many individual backers of <em>any <\/em>dollar amount as possible (even if it\u2019s just $1). I\u2019ve even created a package for those who contribute $5 \u2013 each individual donor of this amount will receive their name in the credits, forever, as a special thanks for supporting the film.<\/p>\n<p>I realize that crowdfunding is a new concept here in India and that many may be hesitant to participate, but the production of this film completely relies on the successful funding of this campaign. <em>Chasing the Bullet <\/em>has already gathered so much momentum and support from India as well as abroad. And the world is watching. Without your support, this film cannot be completed. Together we can help tell the story of the Royal Enfield for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>I encourage you to take a look at my Kickstarter page to contribute (Link will be provided when project goes live) and at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/help\/faq\/kickstarter%20basics\">Kickstarter FAQ<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0for any further info you seek about Kickstarter itself.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/prometheanliver\/chasing-the-bullet-a-royal-enfield-documentary\/pledge\/new?clicked_reward=false&amp;ref=video\">Chris needs our help to finish the film, contribute just $1 and let&#8217;s show the world how the Enfield community can support!<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chasingthebulletfilm\">Chashing he Bullet on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greetings fellow Enfielders! My name is Chris; I\u2019m a filmmaker, traveler and avid motorcyclist. 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